John Mullin of Comcast SportsNet Chicago reports that the Bears plan to release backup running back Chester Taylor this offseason. The report points out that 2011 would be Taylor’s age-32 season, and “his arrow is definitely not pointing up.”

Taylor averaged 2.38 yards per carry during the 2010 regular season, a dreadful mark even if some of his rushing attempts were of the short-yardage variety. He exhibited very little burst between the tackles.

The Bears signed Taylor to a four-year, $12.5 million contract last March and have already paid him $7 million.

Taylor’s base salary in 2011 is scheduled to be $1.275 million.

G.M. Jerry Angelo can put that money toward an extension for 25-year-old feature back Matt Forte.

Worth a shot to bring him back home? He's 32 but doesn't have that much wear and tear on his legs. I'm not advocating this, but he might be worth a look.

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February 8th, 2011, 1:05 pm

regularjoe12

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Re: Chester Taylor to be cut by Bears

wow..the bears are retarded! why would they cut him after only 1 season and paying him all that dough?? it's not like they're run game sucks becasue of the backs. Their line isn't very good at run blocking......that seems like a dumb move on their behalf

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February 8th, 2011, 1:23 pm

steensn

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Re: Chester Taylor to be cut by Bears

Good for Chester. He wasn't getting the carries, he got his money, go somewhere and get yours.